Answer: The statement implies that the hackers psychologically manipulate the human to access the information they need.
Explanation: The author states that the hacker does not only exploits technology to get system access or to gather information. But there is another pivotal part of hacking. He refers to this part as "social engineering".
Social engineering from information security perspective means manipulate human emotions and convincing them to disclose some confidential information. Hacker often hacks or defrauds after gaining confidence and trust of a person.
Phishing is an example. It is a fraudulent technique for getting some secret information. Phisher sends an email pretending to be from some reputable organization to persuade people to divulge private information like passwords and credit card numbers, ATM card pin etc.
Yes. If there is no effective communication in the workplace then nothing is going to be done.
Answer: Probability/impact risk matrix
Explanation: Probability/impact risk matrix is type of matrix that defines the probability as well as impact that depicts whether the risk is low ,high or moderate.
Impact matrix is sort of tool which helps in conversion of any plan into a action. Probability matrix help in defining the chances in defining the risk.The positioning of the impact value of risk is plotted on the vertical axis and performance value on the horizontal axis.
Thus probability/impact matrix is the correct tool for the problem mentioned in the question.
